Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Ashford, UK in July 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (31.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • New Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Victoria?

To understand the safety of Victoria, we need to analyze Victoria crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 2,389 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Victoria experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 1,774 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Victoria has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 1th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 2,389. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 1,774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Beaver80 3879 2907 2
Willesborough81 2830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour75 5738 5727 4
Norman75 4782 4688 5
Stanhope33 8588 7659 6
Furley53 6647 6571 7
Bockhanger41 7568 8515 8
Weald Central24 13424 9410 9
Repton33 9297 11333 10
Goat Lees22 15322 10303 11
Washford32 10208 17287 12
Tenterden South30 11294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry29 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 14293 13275 13
Roman21 16249 14253 14
Upper Weald16 19224 16246 15
Charing14 22203 18207 17
Rolvenden & Tenterden West21 17154 22144 23
Tenterden North20 18170 21152 21
Bircholt9 29145 24165 19
Bybrook8 32184 19161 20
Tenterden St Michael's8 34173 2092 33
Isle of Oxney16 20144 25129 25
Godinton15 2194 3290 34
Wye with Hinxhill9 28153 23151 22
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield14 23108 2970 37
Biddenden13 25133 28137 24
Downs North13 24137 26105 30
Highfield3 38105 30125 26
Singleton East13 2693 33118 27
Weald North8 33135 27108 29
Park Farm South10 2797 31100 31
Park Farm North3 3790 34109 28
Downs West9 3044 3945 39
Kennington9 3188 3595 32
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm6 3568 3876 35
Singleton West2 3976 3672 36
Saxon Shore6 3668 3762 38

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202520
May 202535
April 202533
March 202531
February 202527
January 202519
December 202423
November 202427
October 202427
September 202423
August 202442

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202547
May 202560
April 202543
March 202567
February 202543
January 202554
December 202458
November 202445
October 202462
September 202462
August 202466

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 202416
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202517
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202527
May 202523
April 202522
March 202540
February 202521
January 202523
December 202424
November 202425
October 202418
September 202413
August 202422

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Victoria postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. New Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Bank Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Chichester Close (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Drugs1
8. Park Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Johns Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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